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Room of the Day: Inspiration From a Fashionable Granny (7 photos)

May 30, 2017 Becky Harris 0
Her great-grandmother was the inspiration for this little girl’s room, but the style is anything but “granny.” “My client’s grandmother was a real fashionista. She had a long career in the fashion industry in New York City,” says interior designer Lindsay MacRae. “And her daughter is the only girl —…

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Our Favorite Kitchen Storage Ideas Now (14 photos)

May 30, 2017 Becky Harris 0
If you can’t find a lid for every pot, your herbs are a jumble, your baking sheets are buried and everyone’s charging devices have taken over your kitchen countertops, this ideabook is for you. Kitchen and cabinet designers are constantly coming up with solutions to make working in your kitchen easier…

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Double Take: Disappearing Table Gives 1 Room 3 Uses (4 photos)

May 22, 2017 Becky Harris 0
In an 835-square-foot condo, details matter. “My mother was downsizing from a much larger house into this home, and we wanted to set it up to make her feel great,” says interior designer Maribeth Brostowski. The full renovation completely reorganized the layout to open what was a small galley kitchen…

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10 Great Ideas for What Lies Beneath (the Stairs) (14 photos)

May 21, 2017 Becky Harris 0
If you’re looking for extra wiggle room in your home, look under the stairs. Whether in the main part of the house or the basement, this area can have enough room for uses like a mudroom and coat storage, wine cellar, children’s fort or craft station. Here’s how Houzz designers are making the most of…

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A Small Fixer-Upper Offers a Guide for Flippers (15 photos)

May 18, 2017 Becky Harris 0
When a developer asked for his help in making this compact fixer-upper more appealing for resale, interior designer Carl Mattison immediately began imagining its next owner. Perhaps a young couple, or a single person. “Let’s call him a bachelor named Lenny, who has a dog named Kerby — Kerby with an ‘e,’”…

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Kitchen of the Week: A Bright and Happy Family Space (8 photos)

May 12, 2017 Becky Harris 0
“These homeowners wanted their kitchen to feel light, bright and colorful,” says interior designer Robin Giese. “They are all about using color and pattern, which isn’t all that typical here in New England.” But there was no need for a total gut job, as the layout worked well for the young family, and…